Jeronimo
Boy name · English · Latin · Spanish
Meaningsacred name · Spanish form of Jerome
- US rank
- #1,906
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,906 in 2025
82 babies were named Jeronimo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 599 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jeronimo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,833 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jeronimo, 82 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jeronimo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJeronimo first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearJeronimo is at its all-time high right now: #1,906 in 2025.
- Then vs nowJeronimo is 3.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,993 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 20,833.
- TrendJeronimo has climbed 599 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,906. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJeronimo is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #690, followed by Colorado (#849). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningJeronimo is a Spanish form of Jerome, which means “sacred name”. Our records link it to English, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Jeronimo
Jeronimo is a boy name of English, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “sacred name”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-imo”. US birth records list Jeronimo for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 95 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,906 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,906, with 82 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.7 | 213,333 boys |
| 1920s | 4.9 | 204,499 boys |
| 1930s | 3.0 | 328,947 boys |
| 1940s | 2.7 | 364,964 boys |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 265,252 boys |
| 1960s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 1970s | 9.9 | 100,806 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 96,993 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,206 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 51,387 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,133 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,537 boys |
More English boy names
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- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jeronimo
What does the name Jeronimo mean?
Jeronimo means “sacred name” in Spanish, as a form of Jerome.
What is the origin of the name Jeronimo?
Jeronimo has English, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jeronimo a boy or girl name?
Jeronimo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jeronimo?
Jeronimo ranked #1,906 for US boys in 2025, given to 82 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,906).